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Lockdown, communication blockade continue in Indian-controlled Kashmir

by Peerzada Arshad Hamid The massive lockdown and communication blockade imposed by local government continued in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir Tuesday for the 16th straight day, officials said, reports Xinhua. Thousands of paramilitary troopers have been deployed across the region in Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir to enforce restrictions and prevent protest […]

Protecting the Meghna River: A Sustainable Water Resource for Dhaka

This Asian Development Bank publication explores the potential of the Meghna River as an alternative water source for Dhaka. It also describes the fragile state of the city’s current drinking water supply due to increasing demand and surface contamination. The authors assess the threats facing the Meghna River and identify protection measures needed to ensure […]

Pence’s threat on HK affairs outrageous

Source:Global Times Published: 2019/8/20 23:13:40 Last Updated: 2019/8/21 0:29:49 US Vice President Mike Pence said in a threatening tone on Monday that for the US to make a trade deal with China, Beijing needs to honor its commitments, including China’s commitment to respect the legal integrity of Hong Kong in keeping with the 1984 Sino-British […]

Bangladesh earns nearly 4 bln USD in exports in July

DHAKA, Aug. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh’s exports in the first month of the current 2019-20 fiscal year ending next June surged 8.55 percent to nearly 4 billion U.S. dollars, an official said Tuesday. The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) official told Xinhua that export performance for July was 3.88 billion U.S. dollars, reports Xinhua. Of the […]

Foreign Minister Dr. Momen and External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar meets in a bilateral meeting

DHAKA, Aug. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. A K Abdul Momen and External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in a bilateral meeting at the State Guest House, Jamuna today in a warm and cordialenvironment. At the beginning, Bangladesh Foreign Minister congratulated the visiting dignitary on his appointment as the […]

Airtel brings exciting data offer ‘Chole Asho’

Dhaka, Aug. 20 (NsNewsWire) — The #1 network of friends, Airtel, has come up with an exciting SIM reactivation offer named, ‘Chole Asho’. With the best call rate and amazing data bundle offer, this promises an unbeatable proposition. Availing the offer, inactive Airtel customers can enjoy 3GB data with a 5 days validity by recharging […]

Monash University Admission Information Session!

Monash University Admission Information Session! Meet James Collins of Monash University at IDP Gulshan Office and explore programs, scholarships, application fee waver etc. Date: Wednesday, 21st AugustTime: 3:45 pm – 5:30 pmAddress: IDP Gulshan Office, 4th Floor, Hamid Tower, Gulshan Circle 2, DhakaT: 09666782782; M: 01968782782 Monash Business School is one of the world’s leading […]

Joint IAEA-FAO-WHO Expert Team to Visit Bangladesh for Long-term Solution to Aedes Mosquito

DHAKA, Aug. 20 (NsNewsWire) — To tackle the diseases caused by Aedes mosquito in Bangladesh, a joint IAEA-FAO-WHO Expert Team will visit Bangladesh from 21 to 23 August 2019. The main objective of the Team will be to assess the feasibility of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) in controlling Aedes mosquito in Bangladesh. The sterile insect technique […]

Huawei Predicts 10 Megatrends for 2025

DHAKA, Aug. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Huawei has launched its Global Industry Vision (GIV) report recently, continuing its predictions for technology and industry development up to 2025. Drawing from Huawei’s own quantitative data and real-world use cases of how intelligent technology is permeating every industry, this year’s report identifies 10 megatrends currently shaping how we live […]